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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Big Bend Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you may want to check out the program at Big Bend Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Big Bend Community College sits in Moses Lake, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Big Bend Community College.
Studying Online at Big Bend Community College
Distance learning is available at Big Bend Community College. Of 1,857 students, 552 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 745 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Big Bend Community College
Those who finish Big Bend Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $39,240 |
| 4 years | $44,511 |
| 5 years | $53,649 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Big Bend Community College earn a median of $44,511, compared with $37,231 for all Big Bend Community College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Big Bend Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Big Bend Community College are 7% women (9) and 93% men (112).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Big Bend Community College
Of the 7 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Big Bend Community College, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Big Bend Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Big Bend Community College, above the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Big Bend Community College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Big Bend Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 47 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 39 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | 35 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Students who finish Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Big Bend Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.